A draft law in the UK to create a "smoke-free generation" by banning smoking for anybody born after 2008 has cleared both houses of parliament. Only the king's signature remains for it to become law.
  • cadekat@pawb.socialEnglish
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    2 days ago

    If I were to guess, it’s because a blanket ban would turn the people who actually go out and vote against you.

    • tomenzgg@midwest.socialEnglish
      10·
      2 days ago

      I’d’ve assumed the addiction factor. Forcing an addict to quit could cause stress that won’t be present for those who haven’t started, yet.

      But literally just a guess, on my part.